997.1 exhaust manifold stud conversion
09-01-2018, 02:42 PM
#1
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
997.1 exhaust manifold stud conversion
Anyone done this on a 997.1? Found this thread from the 986 forum, seems it would be comparable:
https://rennlist.com/forums/boxster-...ptive-fix.html
Recently acquired FVD PSE specific headers and cat pipes. Also got the fitment kit with new bolts and gaskets, but got thinking that it would just be replacing like for like. The 986 thread I linked above referenced eBay sourced stainless studs and nuts, but look to be Chinese made. Prefer to use something brand named or better sourced, and found this ARP kit meant for an LS engine:
https://arp-bolts.com/kits/ARPkit-de...?RecordID=2231
but also found these from 034 Motorsports:
https://store.034motorsport.com/univ...uts-studs.html
specifically their 50mm stainless studs, then would also use one of the copper nuts.
Thoughts?
https://rennlist.com/forums/boxster-...ptive-fix.html
Recently acquired FVD PSE specific headers and cat pipes. Also got the fitment kit with new bolts and gaskets, but got thinking that it would just be replacing like for like. The 986 thread I linked above referenced eBay sourced stainless studs and nuts, but look to be Chinese made. Prefer to use something brand named or better sourced, and found this ARP kit meant for an LS engine:
https://arp-bolts.com/kits/ARPkit-de...?RecordID=2231
but also found these from 034 Motorsports:
https://store.034motorsport.com/univ...uts-studs.html
specifically their 50mm stainless studs, then would also use one of the copper nuts.
Thoughts?
09-02-2018, 09:12 AM
#2
RL Community Team
Rennlist Member
Rennlist Member
I used stainless socket cap bolts from Albany County Fasteners with a flat washer, lock washer, and marine grade anti-seize. Being able to use a ball end allen makes getting to some of them much easier. Studs are often a PITA as they can get bent, come out, snap, etc.
I recheck the torque at every oil change and so far no loosening.
I recheck the torque at every oil change and so far no loosening.
